bjmoose
Member
I've searched the forums extensively on the topic of corrosion on spars, rivets and end for ending. I got the best results by searching for the literal word "corrosion."
So, having done that preliminary research I've still got some questions. I'm about to buy an aged laser and some corrosion is evidenced in all the spars, but particularly under the vang attachment points for the boom and lower section. What's my best, cheapest solution?
I could order brand new lower and boom sections complete, but I'm out over 500 bucks
Everyone seems to universally recommend end-for-end the top section. I will definitely do that.
Can I end-for-end the LOWER mast section? Is that a good idea?
Can I end-for-end the BOOM? Is that a good idea?
Both of these would relieve the put the Vang attachment points on fresh metal, and I know from J/24 sailing that the vang attachment points are the highest stress points on both the mast and boom.
Given the work involved in "end for end" of those sections I rang up APS and asked about ordering "tube only" sections, so I could remount the old hardware myself on a fresh tube, but they didn't have a part number for it. Anyone know if this is available or who I'd order them from?
Could I put a boom reinforcing sleeve inside the lower mast section at the vang attachment point? Upper Mast, Lower Mast and Boom are the same tube diameter and section, right?
-Steve Hartman
So, having done that preliminary research I've still got some questions. I'm about to buy an aged laser and some corrosion is evidenced in all the spars, but particularly under the vang attachment points for the boom and lower section. What's my best, cheapest solution?
I could order brand new lower and boom sections complete, but I'm out over 500 bucks
Everyone seems to universally recommend end-for-end the top section. I will definitely do that.
Can I end-for-end the LOWER mast section? Is that a good idea?
Can I end-for-end the BOOM? Is that a good idea?
Both of these would relieve the put the Vang attachment points on fresh metal, and I know from J/24 sailing that the vang attachment points are the highest stress points on both the mast and boom.
Given the work involved in "end for end" of those sections I rang up APS and asked about ordering "tube only" sections, so I could remount the old hardware myself on a fresh tube, but they didn't have a part number for it. Anyone know if this is available or who I'd order them from?
Could I put a boom reinforcing sleeve inside the lower mast section at the vang attachment point? Upper Mast, Lower Mast and Boom are the same tube diameter and section, right?
-Steve Hartman